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Turner Townsend INC

Senior Mechanical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor (Remote)

Seattle, Washington, US (Remote) · Remote · US only Posted yesterday $140K - $155K per year

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  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 65 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
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About the role

Turner & Townsend are looking for an experienced Mechanical Estimator / Quantity Surveyor to join our consultancy team supporting the delivery of a major semiconductor manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will be independently responsible for the preparation and presentation of mechanical cost estimates, quantity take-offs and commercial management of complex Mechanical Building Services and Process Utility installations .   The ideal candidate will be driven and promote our Turner & Townsend purposes and values.   Responsibilities: • Advising client on strategies, managing prequalification of vendors, assessing proposals, bids, change orders, and bid levelling documents, making final recommendations to the client, attending & chairing bid interviews, and managing appointment process. • Ability to independently evaluate contractor and subcontractor tenders and prepare commercial recommendations. • Review, validate, and negotiate variations, change orders, and compensation events. • Provide side-by-side cost comparison • Perform high level review of change orders, validating quantities; rates and scopes of work as aligned with standard industry practices and contract documents • Ability to understand Class 2 estimates (preferred) • Self-perform Class 3 estimates on select submissions (as warranted) • Manage, review and present estimates of complicated change orders as prepared by the estimating department. • Benchmark performance against other successful commissions. • Assist with change management in a fast-track design and construction environment. • Perform all the duties above through the use/preparation of Bid Analysis Sheets, Change Control Forms, Cost Estimating Software, and Take-off Software. • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.   Project/Program specifications: • Project/Program specific responsibilities: Provide commercial management support for specialist mechanical systems • Market sector experience: Industrial Technology, Semiconductor (a plus) , Data Center (a plus) • Project/program size in dollar value: +$500m (+$2b preferred) • System familiarity: Mechanical dry/wet, Plumbing, Fire Suppression and Process (a plus) • Software specific requirements: MS Suite, Bluebeam, digital cost management tools and/or estimating software • BIM-based quantity extraction (a plus) • Knowledge of semiconductor facility infrastructure and construction methodologies (a plus) • Familiarity with: MCAA, SMACNA, RS Means (a plus) • Certification requirements: RICS (a plus) We welcome the use of productivity tools, including AI, during application preparation. However, candidates should ensure all materials accurately represent their personal experience, accomplishments, and skills. Applicants will be expected to discuss examples from their resumes during the interview process • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience working in a Quantity Surveying and/or estimating role in the construction industry. • Strong knowledge of construction contracts • RICS accredited or working towards it is valuable • Experience supporting cost management on medium or large sized construction projects. • Construction consultancy experience is strongly preferred. • Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. • Strong communication skills. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. The salary range for this full-time role is  $140K - $155K  per year. Ranges are determined by role a

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